ESSEX Police are investigating a report of a burglary which was reported in the early hours of Friday 21 February. It’s reported that two suspects entered a home in Joyners Field, Harlow, and left shortly after, with no items having been taken. At this stage,…

DO you know this man?  Essex Police would like to speak to him in connection with a business burglary in River Way, Harlow which took place at 7.30pm on Monday 3 February.  A spokesperson said: “We believe he is central to the investigation.  If you…

A MAN has been arrested and charged after a stolen van was traced to a car park in High Wych, less than an hour after it was taken. The Vauxhall Vivaro was reported as stolen from the Broxbourne area at around 10.40am on Wednesday (19…

CHILD criminal exploitation and “cuckooing” are set to become specific criminal offences as part of new legislation being introduced to Parliament next week reports the BBC. The Crime and Policing Bill will also include measures that could see restriction orders put on people thought to…

EARLIER this week, we sat down with Acting Chief Inspector Leanne Archer, who is district commander of policing in Harlow. Next month, a substantive chief inspector will be taking over. Inspector Archer has 21 years service and there is something old school, traditional about her.…

A ROYDON man has been extradited to the United States to answer charges following a road traffic incident in 2022 reports the NY Daily Post Back in 2022, we reported that Thomas Robb, now aged 22, was alleged to have driven a car the wrong…

A YEAR on from the incident, detectives investigating a rape and sexual assault at Harlow Town railway station continue to appeal for information regarding a man they believe could assist with their enquiries. In the early hours of Sunday 18 February between 2.30am and 4.40am…

A MAN has been charged after a stop and search in Harlow led to the discovery of substantial amounts of cash and Class A drugs. Officers from Harlow Local Policing Team were responding to an incident on Tuesday 11 February when they spotted a man…

ESSEX Police have made more than 4,600 drink-driving arrests in the last three years, with 1,495 logged in the last year alone, a new investigation has revealed. It is in the top ten UK police forces for the highest number of arrests since 2021. The…

THE MAN behind Harlow Town Football Club’s main sponsor Pardus Wealth has been handed a fifteen month prison sentence for contempt of court. Businessman Greg Bryce was handed the sentence following committal proceedings in the High Court in London. Proceedings took place on Friday February…

THE NSPCC is urging the UK Government to ensure children are better protected in private messaging environments, as recently published Home Office data reveals police forces across England and Wales recorded 38,685 child sexual abuse image offences last year (2023/24) – an average of more…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Murad Botan in connection with failure to attend court. The 25-year-old from Harlow is described as a white man, with dark hair and a possible scar on his right hand. He also has connections to Chelmsford and Merseyside. A…

HARLOW Council is supporting the town’s Community Policing Team (CPT) in its work to prevent violent crime. As part of the targeted police response, a mobile weapons detector and live facial recognition technology will continue to be used in the coming days in the town centre. Other technology acquired by the police after…

POLICE officers investigating a serious collision on the M11 are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. A spokesperson said: “We were called to a collision involving three vehicles on the M11 southbound prior to Junction 7 near Harlow. We…